Behind the Seams: Meet the Digital Fabrics Team Creating Your Australian Made Textile Goods
We’re super proud to be an Australian small business that loves to support the local creative industries here from our HQ in Sydney’s Marrickville. This year, for Australian Made Week, we want to celebrate our incredible team who make the magic happen when you place an order for any of our Australian-made textile goods (or print fabric online!).
What is Australian Made Week?
Before we get stuck in, you might be wondering what Australian Made Week is? We’re proud to be certified Australian Made for all our ready-to-print textile goods. That’s Australian made custom printed scarves, cushion covers, tea towels and so much more! Australian Made Week is a moment for us to celebrate all the incredible makers, creatives and more that go into producing Australian made products across the nation!
Find out more here: https://australianmade.com.au/campaigns/australianmadeweek/
Digital Fabrics – The team behind the scenes
At Digital Fabrics, our tightly woven team is at the heart of everything we do, from printing your design onto fabric ready for cutting, right through to sewing your labels into the finished custom textile products.
Every order that leaves our studio has passed through the hands of a team who genuinely cares. That’s the beauty of buying Australian-made products – you’re not just buying an item, you’re supporting a community of local skilled creatives who pour pride and precision into their craft.
Meet the team
Kon is our print operator – a quiet legend who has also never missed a day of work (seriously impressive!) He’s made it clear: Digital Fabrics will be his final workplace before retirement and we’re beyond lucky to have him.
Ella, our brilliant production coordinator, began as an intern and is now an absolute powerhouse keeping the Digital Fabrics show running smoothly. Whether it’s solving shipping puzzles or helping customers with design queries, she runs the show with a calm confidence that puts all our customers at ease.
Here since Day One, Barbara has returned to Digital Fabrics after a short break to become a mum. We treasure her deep experience and love having her back!
Thi (pronounced ‘T’), our sewing superstar, is a force of nature. With decades of sewing experience, her energy is unmatched. We live in awe of T’s ability to sew… and her stamina, it’s so impressive!
Yu Zhi (‘Z’) is our newest team member! She works alongside Thi to carefully handstich all your beautiful Australian-made products to help make your creative vision a reality.
Zhiwei is currently studying at uni, but helps the team when she’s on a break. We love that she’s carrying on a beautiful connection — her mum used to sew for Digital Fabrics!
Maria is the Director of Digital Fabrics. A creative powerhouse and textile design mastermind, but above all else a kind-hearted soul who makes Digital Fabrics a place that the team just l-o-v-e to work at. We know, that sounds very cliched to say, but most of our team have been here for years and they’ve even come back!
Together, these legends embody what we love most about Australian Made production and small businesses: authenticity, integrity, and a whole lot of heart.
Why buy Australian made products online?
Supporting the local creative and manufacturing industries is something that is hugely important to us here at Digital Fabrics. Choosing to buy Australian made products supports real jobs, local supply chains and creative independence. You’re not just getting a beautiful, high-quality textile product, you’re investing in an Australian small business (like us!) that’s passionate about keeping manufacturing skills alive in Australia.
Thank You for supporting local
Your support helps us keep doing what we love: making beautiful, custom textile goods with purpose and passion.